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01/01/2025

"Dawn Michelle Staley (born May 4, 1970) is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team. A point guard, she played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers and spent eight seasons in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), primarily with the Charlotte Sting. Staley also played on the United States women's national basketball team, winning three gold medals at the Olympic Games from 1996 to 2004, and was the head coach of the team that won an Olympic gold medal in 2021.
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She is the first person to win the Naismith Award as both a player and a coach.
During her college career with Virginia from 1988 to 1992, Staley set the NCAA record for steals, the school record for points, and the ACC record for assists. She played professionally in the American Basketball League (ABL) during its three years of operation before being selected ninth overall by the Sting in the 1999 WNBA draft. As a member of the Sting and the Houston Comets, she received six consecutive WNBA All-Star selections from 2001 to her final season in 2006. Staley spent most of her WNBA career simultaneously serving as the head coach of the Temple Owls women's basketball team from 2000 to 2008, leading them to six NCAA tournaments, three regular-season conference championships, and four conference tournament titles.
After becoming South Carolina's head coach in 2008, Staley rebuilt the Gamecocks into one of the top women's basketball programs. During her 16 seasons, she has led South Carolina to eight SEC regular season championships, eight SEC tournament championships, eight Sweet Sixteens, five Final Fours, and three NCAA women's basketball national championships, including the school's first in 2017 and a perfect season in 2024. Staley was inducted to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
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01/01/2025

Pitsskustuya (aka Seven Shirts, aka Joe Moses), the son of Spengecksteetsa and the nephew of Kwiltalahun (aka Chief Moses), on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in north-central Washington - Sinkiuse - 1903

01/01/2025

Wahcommo (aka Fast Walker) and Mokohoko (aka Fish Rising Above Water), on an official visit to Washington D.C. - Sac & Fox - 1865

12/31/2024

Purépecha woman known as a Xurhijki, or a healer who uses natural herbs and remedies, in west-central Mexico - circa 1920

12/31/2024

Touch the Cloud. Cheyenne. 1898. Photo by F.A. Rinehart. Source - Boston Public Library.

12/31/2024

Wa-zhi-hunka (aka Sacred Angel Bird, aka Louis Angel, aka Kah-hi-kah Ste-tah, aka Tall Chief), the son of Kah-hi-kah Te-dah (aka Lame Chief) & Mi-ska-na-zhe, in Ottawa County, Oklahoma - Quapaw - taken sometime before his death in 1918

12/31/2024

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞, whose real name is Geswanouth Slahoot, was a Canadian actor, poet, and writer of Indigenous descent. He was born on July 24, 1899, belonging to the Tsleil-Waututh (Salish) tribe, in a settlement near North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He became widely known for his acting career, especially in films portraying Indigenous characters.
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Chief Dan George gained further prominence after his role in the classic film "Little Big Man" (1970), where he portrayed a wise, philosophical elder named Old Lodge Skins. This role earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first Canadian Indigenous person to receive such a nomination.
In addition to his acting career, Chief Dan George was renowned for his writing and poetry, expressing his love and reverence for Indigenous culture. His cultural contributions extended to writing books and essays, helping to spread and preserve the cultural heritage of the Tsleil-Waututh and other Indigenous peoples.
Chief Dan George was also a prominent social activist, advocating for the honoring and protection of Indigenous rights. He worked tirelessly to raise awareness on issues such as Indigenous leadership, environmental conservation, and fair treatment of Indigenous peoples in society.
Beyond his artistic career and social activism, Chief Dan George was also known as a speaker and spiritual leader for the Indigenous community. He often participated in events, workshops, and discussions to share knowledge, inspire others, and encourage confidence and pride within his community.
Chief Dan George also contributed to promoting education and community development among Indigenous peoples. He supported various educational and cultural projects, providing opportunities for younger generations to learn and thrive. He frequently engaged in educational activities and programs to foster understanding and respect for Indigenous culture and history.
To this day, Chief Dan George's legacy lives on through his artistic works, literature, and community activities, continuing to influence and inspire future generations about the importance of cultural diversity and the significance of protecting and respecting the rights of Indigenous communities.
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12/30/2024

Tecumseh Deerfoot Cook, near his home on the Pamunkey Reservation in King William County, Virginia - Pamunkey - 1919

{Note: Tecumseh Deerfoot Cook was born in 1899, the son of George Major Cook & Theodora Octavia Dennis. In 1925, Tecumseh Deerfoot Cook married Ruth E. Bradby, and from 1942 to 1984, Tecumseh Deerfoot Cook served as Chief of the Pamunkey Tribe.}

12/30/2024

Gil Birmingham is an American actor of Comanche ancestry, best known for his portrayal of Billy Black in the The Twilight Saga film series.
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Birmingham was born in San Antonio, Texas. His family moved frequently during his childhood, due to his father's career in the military. He learned to play the guitar at an early age and considers music his "first love". After obtaining a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California, he worked as a petrochemical engineer before becoming an actor. In the early 1980s, a talent scout spotted Birmingham at a local gym, where he had been bodybuilding and entering bodybuilding contests. This led to his first acting experience, in a music video for Diana Ross, for her 1982 hit song "Muscles". After appearing in Ross' music video, Birmingham began to pursue acting as his primary career. He studied acting with Larry Moss and Charles Conrad. In 1986, Birmingham made his television debut on an episode of the series Riptide. By 2002, he had a recurring role as the character Oz in the medical drama Body & Soul, starring Peter Strauss. In 2005, he was cast as the older Dogstar in the Steven Spielberg six-part miniseries Into the West. He recently played a Texas ranger a ranger, in Hell or High Water, opposite Jeff Bridges.
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12/30/2024

Crow Chief Plenty Coups. 1880. Washington, DC. Photo by C. M. Bell. Source - Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

12/30/2024

Maria Trinidad Gonzales Reyes and her mother É-non-nat-too-yá (aka Paula), at Alisal Rancheria in northern California - Ohlone (Chochenyo Band) - 1905

12/29/2024

Simone Biles, born March 14, 1997, is an American gymnast and the most decorated in history with 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals. She is regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Biles is tied with Věra Čáslavská as the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast and holds the record for the most Olympic medals by a U.S. gymnast.
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At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Biles won four gold medals (all-around, vault, floor, and team) and a bronze on balance beam. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she withdrew from most events due to “the twisties,” but still won a silver with her team and a bronze on balance beam. The U.S. team was called the "Fighting Four" for their resilience.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles became the first American woman to win two Olympic all-around and vault titles and earned a silver on floor, along with another team gold. She is also a six-time World all-around champion and holds multiple World titles in floor, balance beam, and vault.

In 2019, Biles broke the record for the most World Championship medals, surpassing Vitaly Scherbo's record of 23. She has since increased her total to 30 World medals. In 2022, Biles was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and in 2023, she won her eighth U.S. Gymnastics title, breaking a 90-year-old record.
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12/28/2024

Kwelemakst (aka Water Spilling From Her Hands), from Spences Bridge, British Columbia - Nlaka'pamux - 1914

12/28/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERT TAYLOR
Robert Taylor was born in July 7, 1963 in Melbourne, Australia, and grew up in a Western Australia mining town. Before taking to a life onscreen, Taylor went through many occupations, including mining, lifeguarding, bouncing, and working on an oil rig-during which period he narrowly averted death during a shipwreck in the Indian Ocean.
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At the age of 24, Taylor enrolled in the Western Australia Academy of Dramatic Arts, committing himself to an acting career from there on out. He made his screen debut shortly afterward with an appearance on an episode of the drama series "The Flying Doctors" (Nine Network 1986-1993), and landed his first regular television role just one year later.

Taylor joined the Australian soap opera "Home and Away" (Seven Network 1988-) for a 20-episode stint, playing the scheming romancer Nicholas Walsh. Additional recurring roles followed, including a starring position in the crime drama miniseries "The Feds" (Nine Network 1993-96) as Superintendant Dave Griffin. Taylor soon found success on the big screen, appearing in major films like "The Matrix" (1999), "Vertical Limit" (2001), and "Ned Kelly" (2003). After batting around a handful of smaller parts on film and television, Taylor returned to center stage as the star of the crime drama series "Longmire" (A&E 2012-), playing the titular Wyoming sheriff who returns to law enforcement following the death of his wife.
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12/28/2024

A Native American cowboy. ca. 1890.

12/28/2024

Tom Eagle Blanket, from Nespelem, Washington, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri - Nez Perce - 1904

12/27/2024

Pose-a Ye (aka Pose Anyi, aka Dew Moving, aka Raining), from the Nambé Pueblo in north-central New Mexico - Nambé Tewa - 1905

12/27/2024

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝: Celebrating His Birthday and His Contributions to Indigenous Culture
Clint Eastwood, born on May 31st, 1930, in San Francisco, California, recently celebrated his 94th birthday. With over half a century dedicated to the film industry, he has become one of Hollywood's greatest icons. His career is not only distinguished by iconic roles but also by significant contributions as a director and producer, as well as efforts to preserve and honor Indigenous culture.
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Clint Eastwood first gained fame with roles in spaghetti Western films like "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964), "For a Few Dollars More" (1965), and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966). These roles established him as the silent, decisive hero he is renowned for.
He further cemented his status with the "Dirty Harry" film series, portraying Harry Callahan, a tough and uncompromising police inspector. This series includes "Dirty Harry" (1971), "Magnum Force" (1973), "The Enforcer" (1976), "Sudden Impact" (1983), and "The Dead Pool" (1988).
In addition to acting, Clint Eastwood is recognized as an excellent director. He has helmed many acclaimed films, including "Unforgiven" (1992) and "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), both of which won Oscars for Best Picture. His works often delve into human complexities and societal issues.
Clint Eastwood's contributions extend beyond film to honoring and preserving Indigenous culture. In the film "The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976), Eastwood depicted the relationship between the protagonist and an Indigenous community with respect and sensitivity, earning praise for its portrayal of Indigenous people.
Eastwood has also supported various projects related to Indigenous peoples, from sponsoring non-profit organizations to participating in campaigns to protect their rights and lands. He emphasizes the importance of preserving and developing Indigenous culture as a vital part of global cultural heritage.
Clint Eastwood is not only an icon of Hollywood but also a symbol of perseverance and dedication. He has left an indelible mark on the film industry with iconic roles and films while also contributing to the preservation and celebration of Indigenous culture. Happy 94th birthday to him, a living legend of cinema and a tireless advocate for the rights and culture of Indigenous peoples.
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